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Old 08-13-2008, 07:24 AM
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Tires can vary a lot in actual size even if nominally the same size. A taller tire will compute to lower economy but actually be better on consumption. The only way to be sure is to measure the actual diamater of before and after.

Or you could check against the mile markers on the interstate.

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